Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-06

IoultOu-aUstl Il. LuWOeTt.
Presque Isle-Thomas II. Phair.
CUMBERLAND.
Republicans.
Naples-David II. Cole.
Portland-Geo. p Wescott.
Westbrook Joseph Dunnel.
Freeport-John c. Kendall.
FRANKLIN.
Republican.
New Sharon-Wm. W. Norcross.
HANCOCK.
Republicans.
Ellsw orth-Charles &. Burrill.
Sargentville-Henry w. Sargent.
KENNEBEC.
Republicans
Augusta Herbert NJ. Heat B.
Readtield-Geo. A. Russell.
KNOX.
Republicans.
Thomaston-Samuel II, Allen.
Democrat.
Appleton-Stephen j Gushee.
LINCOLN.
Republican,
Waldoboro-Sebastian 5. Marble.
OXFORD.
Republicans
Hiram-Peter Il. Young.
Canton-Charles Ii. Gilbert.
PENoBsCoT.
Republicans.
Orono-Samuel Llbbey.
Bsngor-Henrv Lord.
Carmel-F. M. Simpson
PIsCATAoUIs.
Republican.
Milo-Henry F. Daggett.
SAGADAHoc.
Republican.
Georgetown-Benj. F. Hinckley.
SOMERSET.
Republican.
North AnsOn-Geo. Flint.
WALDO.
Republican.
Searsport-Jonsthan c. Nichols.
Democrat
Brooks-Alfred w. Rich.
WASHINGTON.
Republican,
Calsis-Edward c. Goodnow.
Millbridge-Augustus Wallace.
YORK.
Republican.
Buxton-Cyril p. Harmon.
Democrat.
Saco-Harry A. Weymouth.
Lebanon-John S. p. Jones.
The roll was then called by the Secretar
and all responded to their names and
quorum was declared to be present.
On motion of Mr.. Lord of Penobscot, tn,
Senator was charged with message to~h
Governor and Council informing them that
quorum of the Senators elect was present
the Senate Chamber, ready to take and sui
scribe the oaths required by the constitutio
to qualify them to enier upon the discharg
of the official duties.
Mr.. Lord subsequently reported that h
had delivered the message with which he wa
charged, and the Governor was pleased
reply that he would attend upon the Senator
elect forthwith for the purpose of admin
tering to them the oaths required by the col
stitution
Thereupon the Governor, attended bv tt
Council and heads of departments, came il
before whom the Senators elect took and sui
scribed the oaths required by the constitution
The Governor and suite then withdrew.
In SENATE.
On motion of Mr.. Wescott, Messrs. We
colt of Cumberland, Gilbert of Oxford ar
Weymouth of York were appointed a cor
mittee to receive, sort and count votes &c
President of the Senate.
. Having attended to the duty assigned it N
Wescott from the committee reported:
+ Whole number of votes, 28
Necessary for choice, 10
Sebastian S. Marble had 25
s. J. Gushee, 3
The report was accepted, and Hon. Seba
tian S. Marble declared duly elected Pres
dent of the Senate for the term consisting
the political years of 1887 and 1888.
Mr.. Marble was conducted to the chair |
Mr.. Libbey of Penobscot and Mr.. Gushee
Knox, and thereupon addressed the Sena
as follows:
Senators wish to assure you of nv he
appreciation of this signal and fattering mar
of your confidence and friendly regard.
entering upon the duties in this chamber
the performance of which you have call'
me, I realize the difficulties and responsible
ties which the position imposes, the mo-
fully, doubtless, because Of my wa
of experience as presiding officer.
President Of the Senate, however, it 10 n
sincere purpose to administer its rules
their true spirit, courteously, with infexib
impartialty, and by all the means at n
command to facilitate and expedite its deli
erations. In doing this I shall need your i
telligent and generous support, which l fs
confident you will At all times cheerfully e
tend to me.
trust, Senators, that the relations viii,
We sce about to establish between US mi
prove mutual and pleasant: that our lelibs
ations may be worthy of the State, of on
selves. and productive only of good to Il
best interests of those we represent. tt
chair now waits the pleasure Of the Senate.
On motion Of Mr.. Goodnow, Messr
Goodnow Of Warrington, Daggett Of Piscs
aquis, and Rich Of Waldo, were appointed
committee 10 receive, sort, and count Il
votes for Secretary Of the Senate.
Having attended to that duty, the comm
tee reported ~ follows:
The whole number Of votes, 20
Necessary for choice, l5
Charles W. Tildsn had 25
Charles W. Judkins had 4
The report was accepted, and Charles '